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WBA Vs. Manchester United preview: Sir Alex Ferguson’s last game

Posted on May 17, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Managers, Match Previews, WBA   2 Comments »
WBA Vs. Manchester United preview: Sir Alex Ferguson's last game
Sir Alex Ferguson with the Premier League trophy
Sir Alex Ferguson will take charge of Manchester United for the very last time on Sunday against WBA

So, after 1,500 games – Sir Alex Ferguson is to wave goodbye to English football and Manchester United as he bows out a champion at The Hawthorns on Sunday. United’s legendary manager has won 38 trophies since he took over from Ron Atkinson (who ironically left WBA to join Manchester United) back in November 1986.

Although the title was wrapped out weeks ago and the game, for United fans anyway, will be about saying goodbye to the greatest manager of all time – Sir Alex will want to go out with a win. United beat WBA 2-0 at Old Trafford in the last game of 2012, with an own goal from and a a last minute strike by United top scorer Robin van Persie.

Here we discuss the match preview including a potential line up, team news and a superb view from the opposition. We welcome comments from both sets of fans.

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Manchester United vs. Swansea City match preview & line up

Posted on May 11, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Match Previews, Premier League, Swansea City   1 Comment »
Manchester United vs. Swansea City match preview & line up
Ashley Youn against Swansea
Swansea City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final home match

Manchester United welcome Swansea City to Old Trafford on Sunday in what will be Sir Alex Ferguson last ever homematch. The legendary manager will clock up 1,499 games and will field a strong side, which could well feature Paul Scholes – who also looks set to retire at the end of the campaign. The game will mark the 20th time both sides have met over the years. United have won eight of the previous nineteen matches, whilst Swansea City have won six.

The league cup winners have had a very successful campaign, with impressive debut seasons from legendary Danish playmaker Michael Laudrup, who has guided the Swans to their first major trophy, and Spanish forward Michu who has been a goal scoring revelation.

Here we discuss the match preview and welcome comments from both sets of fans.

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Arsenal vs. Manchester United preview & line up

Posted on April 26, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Arsenal, Man United, Match Previews   6 Comments »
Arsenal vs. Manchester United preview & line up
Welbeck scores against Arsenal
Danny Welbeck scores against Arsenal for Manchester United

Manchester United, the newly crowned champions, travel to Arsenal on Sunday as the season draws to a close. Arsenal still have a lot to play for in order to qualify for the Champions League next season, desperate to get one over United, who return victorious with their former captain – Robin van Persie.

Last season, United ran out 2-1 winners with goals from Antonio Valencia and a late strike by Danny Welbeck. United’s top scorer, then at Arsenal, scored in between – but it concluded a double over the North London side, who had been humbled at Old Trafford in the previous August. United beat Arsenal 2-1 at Old Trafford earlier this campaign, with van Persie getting on the scoresheet inside the first few minutes. We welcome comments and predictions from both sets of fans.

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West Ham United vs. Manchester United preview & line up

Posted on April 16, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Match Previews, Premier League, West Ham   5 Comments »
West Ham United vs. Manchester United preview & line up
Robin van Persie
Robin van Persie has been Manchester United’s match winner & saviour against West Ham

Manchester United travel to West Ham on Wednesday evening hoping to maintain the fifteen point gap over Manchester City at the top of the table. Upton Park has been the scene of two disappointing results that had a catastrophic impact on United’s title surge. Back in 1991/92, United lost out to Leeds United in the title race – having been beaten by West Ham away, after an inspired performance from Czech goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko.

Fast forward three years, Miklosko put in another superb display, thwarting Andy Cole on numerous occasions, as United could only draw the match 1-1. Brian McClair’s goal wasn’t enough and Blackburn Rovers took the title. Since then, United have had a pretty good record against the Hammers, but lost two away games back to back in 2006/07 and 2007//08. United went on to win the title in both seasons. Here we discuss the match preview and welcome comments from both sets of fans.

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Sunderland vs. Manchester United preview & line up

Posted on March 29, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Match Previews, Sunderland   1 Comment »
Sunderland vs. Manchester United preview & line up
Anderson battles away in the 0-0 draw with Sunderland
Manchester United beat Sunderland 1-0 last season, but lost the title in the dying seconds

Manchester United take on Sunderland for the 135th time in both clubs history. United beat Sunderland 3-1 in December with goals from Robin van Persie, Tom Cleverley and Wayne Rooney. This was indeed the last time both Rooney and van Persie scored in the same game, and with the Chelsea FA Cup quarter final on the horizon, its doubtful that this will change any time soon.

The Stadium of Light was the scene where United fans saw the team top the table with all games played, but in dramatic circumstances – finished in second place ten seconds later. We’ve put together a preview, including a great View from the opposition, team news, United line up and match prediction. We welcome comments from both sets of fans.

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Manchester United vs. Reading match preview & line up

Posted on March 15, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Man United, Match Previews, Premier League, Reading   No Comments »
Manchester United vs. Reading match preview & line up
Wayne Rooney is congratulated by Rio Ferdinand
Wayne Rooney scores a brace against Reading in the 4-3 win back in December

Manchester United host Reading at Old Trafford as the two clubs embark in only the 19th fixture between the two teams. United have beaten Reading twice this season. A crazy 4-3 Manchester United victory, with seven first half goals was the first fixture, and more recently – the 2-1 victory in the FA Cup, where Phil Jones picked up an ankle injury. Its top versus bottom and as always we have a cracking view from the opposition, injury news, potential lineup an prediction for the match. We welcome comments from both sets of fans.

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Manchester United vs. Chelsea FA Cup: Fergie and Rafa reunited

Posted on March 09, 2013  by Stretford-end  in Chelsea, Doron, FA Cup, Man United, Match Previews   6 Comments »
Manchester United vs. Chelsea FA Cup: Fergie and Rafa reunited
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Manchester United & Chelsea meet at Old Trafford in the FA Cup quarter final

Author: Doron

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Having already had the pleasure of playing Chelsea twice this seasons, both times in London, there are two more games against them to go, this time in Manchester. First up, it’s another domestic cup clash, as both sides are looking for a place in the semi finals of the infamous FA Cup. In many ways, despite both suffering defeats midweek, the two sides couldn’t be in more different places at the moment – more on that to come. As ever, we welcome comments and opinions from both sets of fans.

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Man United vs. Real Madrid – a different beast from last time

Posted on March 05, 2013  by nameonthetrophy  in Champions League, Guest Writer, Man United, Match Previews   No Comments »
Man United vs. Real Madrid - a different beast from last time
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo heads home for Real Madrid against Manchester United in the Bernabeu

Author: David

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Ahead of the first leg, we enlisted the help of David Cartlidge to give us some insight into Real Madrid. This time, we’ve gone back to him loaded with some questions about what’s happened since that game and what could happen tonight.

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Manchester United vs. Norwich City line up and preview

Posted on March 02, 2013  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Match Previews, Norwich City, Premier League   1 Comment »
Manchester United vs. Norwich City line up and preview
Anthony Pilkington heads home for Norwich City v Manchester United
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Norwich City in November with Anthony Pilkington heading in the winner

Author: Doron

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Ever since the defeat at Norwich earlier in the season, United’s league form has been exemplary. By contrast, it’s been a mixed back for Norwich who’ve only won once in the league since mid-December, conveniently last weekend. Although comfortably above the relegation zone, they are a couple of defeats away from being sucked into uncomfortable territory. For United, there’s a balancing act to be done with the manager needing to pick a side with Real Madrid midweek in mind. As ever, we welcome comments and opinions from both sets of fans.

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QPR vs. Manchester United preview: lineups and injury news

Posted on February 22, 2013  by El Rob  in El Rob, Man United, Match Previews, Queens Park Rangers   2 Comments »
QPR vs. Manchester United preview: lineups and injury news
Michael Carrick scores against QPR
Manchester United beat QPR 2-0 last season with Michael Carrick finding the back of the net

Authors: El Rob and Stretford_End

Manchester United travel to QPR for only the second time in the last seventeen years since both sides met in the league. Back then they were fighting relegation and United were trying to win back the title they’d lost the season before through their inspirational forward. Some things don’t really change do they? United beat QPR 2-0 at Loftus road last season, with goals from Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick. Patrice Evra had a shocking first forty-five minutes up against Jamie Mackie, but United claimed all three points.

Earlier in the season, manager less Rangers took the lead at Old Trafford before goals from Jonny Evans, Darren Fletcher and Javier Hernandez hit back with three goals. Here we discuss the match preview and welcome comments from both sets of fans.

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